What child is this who laid to rest
On mary’s lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is christ the king
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing!
Haste, haste to bring him laud
The babe the son of mary

So bring him incense gold and myrrh
Come peasant king to own him
The king of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone him

Raise, raise a a song on high!
The virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for christ is born
The babe, the son of mary!
This, this is christ the king
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing!
Haste, haste to bring him laud
The babe the son of mary

Nails, spears shall pierce him through
The cross he bore for me, for you
Hail, hail the word made flesh the babe
The son of mary